Young blade runner free to chase Paralympic dream

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Rio Woolf, 4, has got what his mother called “the perfect Christmas present” —
the ability to run.

Born missing his right tibia and knee and ankle joints, Rio had to have an
amputation when he was 14 months old. Despite having an artificial leg so
heavy it was difficult to run, he enjoyed taking part in the Paralympic
Primary Games, and after he watched the Paralympics his parents, Juliette
and Trevor of Bushy Heath, met Jonnie Peacock, who won a gold for Britain in
the 100m.

The champion put them in touch with Dorset
Orthopaedic, in Ringwood, Hampshire, which fitted